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Special Applications
Foil Stamping
To achieve even greater color and treatment possibilities when foil
stamping, there are some special applications you should explore.
Refractive Engraving gives an etched,
old-world feel to a flat foil stamp through engraved cross-hatched lines
that add texture and dimension. This technique also serves to
emphasize the spectral reflections of color inherent in metallic foils.
Foil over Foil adds special color options
with an additional pass through the foil process. Since different
foils have different opacities and adhesive qualities, it is advised that
you consult your foil or embossing supplier for recommendations.
Stamp and Bump allows for versatility in
design and the elimination of multiple embossing dies and passes through
the press. This technique usually entails a first pass of flat
stamping, and then a second pass of embossing or debossing the stamped
areas (and/or blind embossing other areas), utilizing only one embossing
die. Perfect for designs with fine detail, this method also ensures
clean, finite coverage. Again, it is advised that you consult your
foil or embossing supplier for recommendations.
Embossing
When considering an embossed design without adding a colored foil, you may
want to look into one of the following special effects:
Glazing is a technique that can be used with
blind embossed images on textured papers. Increased heat and
pressure will create a burnished effect, which is particularly attractive
on medium- to dark-colored stock.
Gloss Emboss is a method of combining a clear
foil (similar to varnish, but deeper) with blind embossing, resulting in a
high-gloss embossed image.
Tint Leaf Combination combines the effect of
blind embossing with pastel tinting of the image. Pastel tint leaf
is available in a variety of colors.
Textured Emboss lends a tactile quality to
embossing or foil stamping. Typical textures are pebble or woodgrain,
though more are available from your die supplier.
To see these effects for yourself, order a
Designer's Guidebook for samples of these techniques.
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